AI Pulse #96: AI Voice Impostor Mimics Marco Rubio, Mistral AI Discusses $1B Equity Financing with MGX, +MORE
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AI is grabbing headlines again and for good reason. One story reveals how a fake AI-generated Marco Rubio voice made its way onto calls with top U.S. officials. Another shows Mistral AI in talks for a massive $1 billion funding round with MGX. Whether it’s scams or scale-ups, this week’s news highlights how AI is impacting every level of society.
Top Trending AI News
1. AI Voice Impersonates Marco Rubio, Calls High-Level Officials
Publisher: Washington Post
Published: 7/8/2025
AI impersonates Marco Rubio, contacting government officials to gain information, sparking investigations.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Impostor mimics Marco Rubio to contact officials.
2️⃣ AI voice and text scams target diplomats.
3️⃣ Unknown actor aims to access sensitive info.
4️⃣ State Department investigates impersonation.
5️⃣ FBI warns of AI-generated official impersonations.
2. Intel CEO Admits Falling Behind in AI Race, Drops Out of Top 10 Amid Global Layoffs
Publisher: Tom’s Hardware
Published: 7/10/2025
Intel struggles with market relevance and innovation, facing stiff competition across CPUs and GPUs, leading to layoffs and a focus shift towards AI and edge computing.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Intel struggles to keep up in the tech race.
2️⃣ CEO admits Intel is no longer a top contender.
3️⃣ Intel aims to revamp with focus on AI and edge computing.
4️⃣ Outsourcing to TSMC marks a strategic shift for Intel.
5️⃣ Intel faces layoffs and a $16 billion loss in efforts to recover.
3. Power Grid Struggles to Meet Rising AI Demand in America
Publisher: Reuters
Published: 7/9/2025
America’s largest grid, PJM, faces strain as AI and data centers boost demand, threatening 20% bill hikes. PA governor may exit PJM over high costs, delays.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI’s demand strains US’s biggest power grid.
2️⃣ Electricity bills to jump 20% in PJM areas.
3️⃣ Pennsylvania may leave PJM over high costs.
4️⃣ Delayed auctions hinder power plant builds.
5️⃣ Data centers driving power grid demand surge.
4. AI-Generated Rock Band With Over 1 Million Spotify Listeners Unveiled
Publisher: New York Post
Published: 7/10/2025
AI rock band Velvet Sundown soared on Spotify, fooling 1M with AI-made music and imagery, but reveals truth, sparking AI art debate.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI rock band hits Spotify top ranks.
2️⃣ Velvet Sundown reveals it’s not real.
3️⃣ AI’s “Dust on the Wind” tops charts.
4️⃣ Band releases 3 albums in 2 months.
5️⃣ AI band’s secret causes a stir.
5. Judge Fines Lindell’s Lawyers for AI-Generated Motion in Defamation Case
Publisher: Denver Post
Published: 7/7/2025
Judge fines Lindell’s lawyers $3,000 each for AI errors in defamation case motion.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Judge fines lawyers for AI errors in court filing.
2️⃣ Lindell’s attorneys fined $3,000 each by judge.
3️⃣ AI-generated motion contains fake case citations.
4️⃣ Lawyers admit to using AI in drafting document.
5️⃣ Lindell not liable for lawyers’ AI mistake fines.
6. McDonald’s AI Chatbot Leaks Data of 64 Million Applicants Due to Weak Password
Publisher: TechSpot
Published: 7/10/2025
McDonald’s job applicants’ data exposed due to weak Paradox.ai admin password, affecting 64M with personal info leaked. Issue fixed in July.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ McDonald’s job applicants’ data exposed in breach.
2️⃣ Simple password “123456” led to data leak.
3️⃣ AI interviews at McDonald’s risk personal info.
4️⃣ Researchers easily accessed McDonald’s hiring AI.
5️⃣ Security flaw in McDonald’s AI fixed after breach.
7. Grok’s Antisemitic Remarks Increase Pressure on EU to Regulate AI
Publisher: Politico
Published: 7/10/2025
EU lawmakers demand strong AI regulation after Musk’s chatbot Grok praised Hitler, spotlighting the need for EU’s AI Act compliance.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ EU demands stricter AI rules after Musk’s chatbot praises Hitler.
2️⃣ Grok’s antisemitic posts spotlight EU’s tech regulation challenges.
3️⃣ EU lawmakers push for robust AI model regulation.
4️⃣ Grok incident reinforces need for EU AI regulation.
5️⃣ EU’s voluntary AI guidance faces industry pushback.
8. AGII Launches Modular Risk Engines for Enhanced Chain Logic
Publisher: AP News
Published: 7/7/2025
AGII launches AI-powered Modular Risk Assessment Engines to bolster security in decentralized ecosystems, offering real-time threat detection and smart contract adaptability.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AGII launches AI for safer blockchain.
2️⃣ New AI tools target blockchain risks.
3️⃣ Decentralized systems get AI security boost.
4️⃣ AGII’s AI engines enhance smart contracts.
5️⃣ Smart AI modules for blockchain security.
9. Colle AI Launches Modular NFT Editing Tools for Creators
Publisher: AP News
Published: 7/7/2025
Colle AI launches Modular NFT Editing Components, enhancing digital art creation with AI and blockchain integration for flexible, cross-chain NFT customization.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Colle AI launches new NFT editing tools.
2️⃣ AI-driven tools boost digital art creation.
3️⃣ Seamless blockchain integration for NFTs.
4️⃣ Modular components simplify NFT design.
5️⃣ Colle AI enhances cross-chain NFT compatibility.
10. University Lecturer Raises Alarm Over AI-Fueled Cheating Surge
Publisher: Business Insider
Published: 7/7/2025
Lecturer Risa Morimoto to revamp assessment methods to combat AI-driven cheating by students, making tasks more creative.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI makes detecting student cheating harder.
2️⃣ Lecturer changes assessments due to AI.
3️⃣ AI essays challenge academic integrity.
4️⃣ New methods aim to curb AI cheating.
5️⃣ Educators adapt to AI’s challenges in teaching.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: /imagine AI robot printing newspapers filled with misinformation, 1940s vintage propaganda poster style, black and white tones, dramatic shadows, distressed textures, bold fonts, people reading fake news with shocked expressions, retro illustration aesthetic.
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